Site map
Every page on the Happy Paws Kennels website, 530 in all, by section.
530pages
37services
50towns
128breed guides
104care guides
70answers
Main pages 27 pages
Rates, hours, the boarding agreement, photos, reviews and how to book.
- Home
- About us
- Our second kennel building
- Tour the facility
- 2026 rates
- Hours and holiday closures
- Things to know
- Boarding agreement
- Vaccination requirements
- Photo gallery
- Dog guests
- Buildings and runs
- Acres and play yards
- 2022 grand opening
- Reviews
- Contact and directions
- Book a stay
- Plan a visit
- Our history since 1971
- Site map
- Resources
- New clients: first-stay plan
- Payment and deposits
- What to bring
- Privacy policy
- Accessibility statement
- Website terms of use
Services 37 pages
Dog boarding by kennel class, cat boarding, day care, baths and extras.
- Dog boarding
- First Class kennel
- Business Class kennel
- Economy Class kennel
- Cat boarding
- Cat day care
- Two or more cats
- Dog day care
- Day care packages
- Hourly day care
- Boarder baths
- Happy extras
- Happy Pup Cup
- Happy Lick Mat
- Happy Pupsicle
- Picture play & bubble play sessions
- Small pet boarding
- Rabbits
- Birds
- Guinea pigs
- Hamsters and gerbils
- Pet rats
- Long-term boarding
- Military rate
- Two or more dogs
- Holiday boarding
- Medications at no charge
- Food and special diets
- Boarding a senior dog
- Boarding a senior cat
- Puppy boarding
- Intact dogs welcome
- Boarding large & giant dogs
- Small dog boarding
- Boarding high-energy dogs
- Check-out and afternoon pick-up
- All services
Towns we serve 72 pages
Drive times, local facts and prices for pet owners across Solano, Yolo, Sacramento and Napa counties.
Pet boarding near your town 50
- Dixon
- Vacaville
- Davis
- Fairfield
- Suisun City
- Travis AFB
- Winters
- Woodland
- Rio Vista
- Elmira
- Esparto
- Madison
- Allendale
- Hartley
- West Sacramento
- Sacramento
- Elk Grove
- Natomas
- Vallejo
- Benicia
- American Canyon
- Napa
- Cordelia
- Isleton
- Knights Landing
- UC Davis
- El Macero
- Yolo
- Monument Hills
- Lemon Hill
- Parkway
- Rosemont
- Arden-Arcade
- Florin
- La Riviera
- Rio Linda
- Foothill Farms
- North Highlands
- Dunnigan
- Carmichael
- Citrus Heights
- Clarksburg
- Antelope
- Vineyard
- Fair Oaks
- Orangevale
- Rancho Cordova
- Folsom
- Galt
- Yountville
Cat boarding and day care by town 16
- Cat boarding near Dixon
- Cat boarding near Davis
- Cat boarding near Vacaville
- Cat boarding near Fairfield
- Cat boarding near Woodland
- Cat boarding near Winters
- Cat boarding near Sacramento
- Cat boarding near West Sacramento
- Cat boarding near Napa
- Cat boarding near Suisun City
- Dog day care for Dixon commuters
- Dog day care for Davis commuters
- Dog day care for Vacaville commuters
- Dog day care for Winters commuters
- Dog day care for Elmira commuters
- Dog day care for Woodland commuters
Trips and occasions 33 pages
Holidays, airport trips, moves, college move-in and military families.
Boarding for every reason you travel 26
- Occasions
- Thanksgiving boarding
- Christmas & New Year boarding
- Easter weekend boarding
- Memorial Day weekend boarding
- Fourth of July boarding
- Labor Day weekend boarding
- Spring break boarding
- Summer vacation boarding
- Flying out of Sacramento (SMF)? Board on the way
- Flying out of Oakland
- Flying out of SFO
- Evacuating? Emergency boarding during fires and floods
- Last-minute & emergency boarding
- Boarding while you move house
- Boarding during a remodel, new floors or fumigation
- Boarding while you or a family member is in hospital
- Boarding around a new baby's arrival
- Family emergency or funeral travel
- Regular business travel
- Two-to-four-week trips abroad
- UC Davis move-in, Picnic Day, graduation
- Heading to Tahoe? Board in Dixon on I-80
- Wine-country weekends in Napa & Sonoma
- Dixon May Fair weekend
- House guests with allergies or a new pet in the home
Military families 7
Breed guides 128 pages
Which kennel fits, coat and bath notes, and what a stay costs, breed by breed.
Dogs by size and coat 10
Dog breeds 98
- Labrador Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Poodle
- Dachshund
- Bulldog
- Beagle
- Rottweiler
- German Shorthaired Pointer
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Australian Shepherd
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Doberman Pinscher
- Cane Corso
- Miniature Schnauzer
- Great Dane
- Boxer
- Siberian Husky
- Shih Tzu
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Pomeranian
- Boston Terrier
- Havanese
- English Springer Spaniel
- Shetland Sheepdog
- Brittany
- Cocker Spaniel
- Border Collie
- Miniature American Shepherd
- Belgian Malinois
- Vizsla
- Chihuahua
- Pug
- Basset Hound
- Mastiff
- Maltese
- Weimaraner
- Collie
- Rhodesian Ridgeback
- Newfoundland
- Shiba Inu
- West Highland White Terrier
- Bichon Frise
- Portuguese Water Dog
- Bloodhound
- Akita
- Saint Bernard
- Bull Terrier
- Samoyed
- Whippet
- Bullmastiff
- Australian Cattle Dog
- Alaskan Malamute
- Chesapeake Bay Retriever
- Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
- German Wirehaired Pointer
- Dalmatian
- Papillon
- Great Pyrenees
- Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
- Scottish Terrier
- Airedale Terrier
- Lagotto Romagnolo
- Miniature Pinscher
- English Setter
- Chinese Shar-Pei
- Italian Greyhound
- Greyhound
- Anatolian Shepherd
- Leonberger
- Old English Sheepdog
- Jack Russell Terrier
- Rat Terrier
- Pit Bull Type Dogs
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier
- Goldendoodle
- Australian Labradoodle
- Cavapoo
- Shepherd Mixes
- Lab Mixes
- Heeler Mixes
- Chihuahua Mixes
- Husky Mixes
- Corgi Mixes
- Pointer
- Flat-Coated Retriever
- Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
- Boykin Spaniel
- Treeing Walker Coonhound
- Black and Tan Coonhound
- Basenji
- Keeshond
- Chow Chow
- Cardigan Welsh Corgi
- Toy Fox Terrier
Cat breeds 20
- Maine Coon cat
- Ragdoll cat
- Siamese cat
- Persian cat
- Bengal cat
- British Shorthair cat
- Sphynx cat
- Scottish Fold cat
- Abyssinian cat
- Russian Blue cat
- Devon Rex cat
- Exotic Shorthair cat
- Norwegian Forest Cat
- Birman cat
- American Shorthair cat
- Domestic Shorthair cat
- Domestic Longhair cat
- Himalayan cat
- Burmese cat
- Oriental Shorthair cat
Care guides and vaccines 104 pages
Answer-first guides with cited sources, and every vaccine a boarding pet needs.
Pet care guides 79
- Guides
- How much does dog boarding cost near Sacramento?
- Dog boarding cost per night
- How to prepare your dog for boarding
- Your dog's first boarding stay
- Dog boarding checklist
- Why is my dog so tired after boarding?
- My dog won't eat the first day at boarding
- Is boarding stressful for dogs?
- Boarding a dog with separation anxiety
- Boarding an anxious or shy dog
- Questions to ask a boarding kennel
- How to choose a dog kennel
- Kennel or pet sitter? An honest comparison
- Twelve boarding tips from the kennel side of the counter
- Can you board a dog in heat?
- How old does a puppy have to be to board?
- Boarding a dog on medication
- Boarding a diabetic dog or cat
- Heat stroke in dogs
- How hot is too hot for dogs? Dixon summer numbers
- Hot pavement and paws
- Dogs in cold valley nights and tule fog
- Foxtails and dogs
- Valley fever in dogs
- Rattlesnakes and dogs in Northern California
- Bloat
- Fireworks and dogs
- Road trips with a dog
- Flying with a dog vs boarding
- Switching dog food safely
- How much to feed a dog
- Slow feeder bowls
- Why we ask you to remove metal pinch (prong) collars
- Kuranda beds
- How often should you bathe a dog?
- Deshedding double coats
- Is day care good for dogs?
- Dog day care cost
- How often should my dog go to day care?
- Puppy day care
- Enrichment ideas from our kennel
- Lick mats & frozen treats
- Boarding and kennel cough risk
- Bringing your dog home after boarding
- What to expect from a month-long stay
- Microchips & ID tags before you travel
- A pet evacuation plan for Solano & Yolo families
- Which kennel class does my dog need?
- Should two dogs share a kennel?
- Pet insurance and boarding
- How much does cat boarding cost?
- How long can cats be left alone?
- Leaving your cat for a week
- Cat boarding vs a cat sitter
- Boarding a cat for the first time
- Cat not eating after boarding
- Choosing and using a cat carrier
- Traveling with a cat
- Cat colds (upper respiratory infection) and boarding
- Senior cats and boarding
- Boarding a cat on medication
- What is a cattery?
- Cat condos & towers
- Boarding two cats together
- Signs of stress in cats
- Bringing your cat home after boarding
- Cats in Central Valley heat
- Litter, food and familiar smells for a boarding cat
- Long-term cat boarding
- Rabbit care while you travel
- Bird care while you travel
- Guinea pigs while you travel
- What to pack for a small pet's stay
- Kennel boarding vs an in-home sitter
- Board or bring your dog on the trip?
- Day care vs a dog walker
- Cattery vs cat sitter
- Country kennel vs a city pet hotel
Vaccines for boarding 25
- Vaccines
- Rabies vaccine for dogs
- Rabies vaccine for cats
- DHPP (distemper/parvo) for boarding
- Bordetella vaccine
- Intranasal vs oral bordetella
- Canine influenza
- FVRCP for cats
- Leptospirosis vaccine
- Heartworm prevention in the Delta
- Flea & tick prevention before boarding
- Kennel cough
- Kennel cough symptoms
- How long is kennel cough contagious?
- Canine respiratory illness outbreaks
- Puppy vaccine schedule
- Adult dog vaccine schedule
- Kitten vaccine schedule
- Which vaccines does a cat need for boarding?
- How far ahead to vaccinate before a stay
- Titer tests and boarding
- Rabies exemptions in California
- How to send vaccine records
- Dog licenses in Solano & Yolo counties
- Parvo in dogs
Planning tools 8 pages
Stay cost estimator, holiday deposit checker, vaccine checker and more.
Questions and answers 70 pages
FAQ by topic and quick answers.
Questions by topic 17
Quick answers 53
- Do I need a reservation?
- Can I book online?
- What are your drop-off hours?
- What time is check-out?
- What happens if I pick up in the afternoon?
- Are you open on holidays?
- When is a holiday deposit due?
- Is the holiday deposit refundable?
- What payment methods do you take?
- Do I pay when I drop off or pick up?
- Do you charge extra to give medication?
- Do you charge extra if I bring my own food?
- What food do you feed?
- Can my dogs share a kennel?
- Can my cats share a condo?
- Do you take intact dogs?
- How old does my puppy need to be?
- Which vaccines do you require?
- Do you require the canine flu vaccine?
- Can I bring my dog's bed?
- Can I bring toys?
- Why do you ask me to leave my dog in the car at check-in?
- Why remove a prong collar?
- Can I tour without an appointment?
- Are the runs heated and air-conditioned?
- How big are the kennels?
- How many runs do you have?
- Will my dog be lonely?
- What if my pet gets sick?
- What is the medical release form?
- Who is my emergency contact for?
- What if I am delayed coming back?
- Do you board rabbits and birds?
- Do I bring the cage for a small pet?
- How much is a bath?
- Do you offer day care by the hour?
- What is the buy-10-get-12 package?
- Is there a military discount?
- Is there a long-term discount?
- Do you bill long stays in advance?
- What is a Happy Pup Cup?
- What is a picture play session?
- Do you send photos?
- Can you board a diabetic pet?
- How far are you from Sacramento airport?
- How do I find you?
- Do I need to fill out the boarding agreement if I have an online account?
- How do I upload vaccine records?
- Will my dog be tired when I pick up?
- Why does my dog need a bath after a country stay?
- Do you take guests from out of state?
- Is parking easy?
- What if my pet arrives with fleas?
Boarding glossary 41 pages
Kennel and pet care terms in plain English.
- Glossary
- Indoor/outdoor run
- Kennel class
- Cattery
- Cat tower
- Day care
- Boarding agreement
- Medical release
- Emergency contact
- Photo release
- Check-out time
- Half-day charge
- Holiday deposit
- Long-term rate
- Military rate
- Shared kennel
- Enrichment
- Fixed enclosure
- Temporary enclosure
- Isolation area
- Bordetella
- CIRDC
- DHPP
- FVRCP
- Canine influenza
- Leptospirosis
- Titer test
- Rabies certificate
- Intact
- Spay and neuter
- Brachycephalic
- Double coat
- Undercoat
- Kuranda bed
- Slow feeder
- Prong collar
- Lick mat
- Pup cup
- PCS
- TDY
- Abandoned-pet clause
Local pet data 10 pages
County licensing, weather and household data for the area.
- Local pet data
- 2026 rate table
- Bath price chart by weight & coat
- Holiday deposit windows 2026-2027
- Dixon heat & cold by month for dogs
- Drive times to Happy Paws from 30 towns and 3 airports
- Pet households in Solano & Yolo
- Dog licensing rules & fees by county
- California's pet boarding facility law (HSC 122380-122388) in plain English
- Our kennel sizes compared
Happy Paws Kennels
Ask about your dates
Send your dates and pets and the kennel will get back to you. Holiday stays need a 50% deposit 30 days before drop-off, so ask early.
6677 Midway RoadDixon, CA 95620707-678-6600
| Drop-off and pick-up, every day | 7:30 to 11:30 AM and 2:00 to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tours, every day (no appointment) | 9:00 to 11:00 AM and 2:00 to 4:00 PM |
Check-out is by 11:30 AM. An afternoon pick-up is charged half of the nightly rate.